Dare County property record for 46271 Old Lighthouse Rd, Buxton, NC 27920
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6 ba · 4,484 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,350,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,832 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 053608875885 |
| Primary APN | 053608875885 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,484 sqft Finished Area |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,500 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| View / Lot | Ocean |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Account Number | 053608875885 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 46271 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD |
| City | BUXTON |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT: 1 BLK: SEC: PL: SL: |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLACE GRAY TWO |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Township / Civil Division | HATTERAS |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 970502 |
Source: Dare County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2401 CLAY ST, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-5131 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FOUNDATION MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023700130813 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2688 / 686 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2361/888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 46271 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 002688/686 |
| Book / Page | 2688 / 686 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 700130813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5155 CALIFORNIA LN, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-8670 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2401 CLAY ST, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-5131 |
| Document Number | 0700130814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 700130814 |
| Name | FOUNDATION MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2063 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DARE NC |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 46271 OLD LIGHTHOUSE RD, BUXTON, NC 27920 |
| Document Number | 2361/888 |
| Book / Page | 2361 / 888 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 700075460 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 5155 CALIFORNIA LN, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22304-8670 |
Source: Dare County assessment roll, as of October 20, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Dare County |
| Unified School District | Dare County Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,832.00 (-73.16%) | $318,500 (-73.47%) Land $69,200 Building $249,300 | $318,500 (-69.96%) Land $69,200 Building $249,300 |
| 2025 | $6,825.00 (-19.54%) | $1,200,400 (+13.2%) Land $623,000 Building $577,400 | |
| 2023 | $8,482.00 (+1.27%) | $1,060,396 (-) Land $394,900 Building $665,496 | |
| 2022 | $8,376.00 | $1,060,396 Land $394,900 Building $665,496 | $1,060,396 (-11.66%) Land $394,900 Building $665,496 |
| 2020 | $1,200,400 Land $623,000 Building $577,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 11, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 397 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 397 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 879 (1993–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 51% of North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DARE CO-CAPE HATTERAS WATER serves 5,486 people · EPA ID NC0428025 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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